Showing you here my Lace Crocheted Handkerchief #6, this one also was a Bridal Hankie given to Erika in 2000 for her wedding day. Hers I crocheted in Indonesia, on the patio of our bungalow. Below this post you find links from e.g. Crochet Edging on Antique French Knotted Filet Lace where you actually can see the fine DMC Cordonnet Spécial in a size 80. That's right, I use this very fine thread with a steel crochet hook size 0.75 mm.
This very fine hand crocheted lace is done in about 12 hours.
Labour of LOVE.
Using our gardenia and roses for making it look even more perfect...
Such a bridal hankie I loved to recreate for myself as well.
It is a beautiful Swiss cotton batiste embroidered handkerchief with hemstitched edging. That is the hardest part to count those openings and getting your stitches right for the pattern.
Lace pattern is from a German Neue Mode.
Would you have loved to have such a hand made crocheted lace bridal hankie?
Related links: All are previous posts by me.
{Crochet Edging on Antique French Knotted Filet Lace}
{My Lace Crocheted Handkerchief #5}
{My Lace Crocheted Handkerchief #4}
{My Lace Crocheted Handkerchief #3}
{My Lace Crocheted Handkerchief #2}
{My Lace Crocheted Handkerchief #1}
again, really beautiful, detailed work. :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThat's such a beautiful and delicate piece. I don't think I could get something so nicely done in 12 hours, that implies outstanding talent, and patience.
Lovely post!
Doris
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteExquisite! ... your lace handkerchief is so beautiful and yes, a real labour of love.
So glad to hear that the weather has settled there where you are, a real worry for so many. Many thanks for visiting me and thanks for sharing the book - will look into that. We also have Michel Thomas, French lessons on tape.
Have a happy week
hugs
Carolyn
Dearest Carolyn,
DeleteThanks for the compliment!
No it is not a book that I shared with you but a website, like an on-line woman's magazine.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
So delicate! You sure wouldn't want to use it! Too pretty!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Dearest Catherine,
DeleteNo problem for using these; I've laundered them several times already. The DMC quality thread will last a long time.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
ah...I never know you have a blog:P...sorry, I am pretty caught up with the things called "life":P.and NICE crochet!!I am always a crochet and lace lover but really pretty one are too expensive! I wish I have the ability to make one:P
ReplyDeletehave a nice day:).
xoxo
Precioso Mariette, precioso
ReplyDeleteDeareat Mariette,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely crotchet Lace!
Glad to read,. that you are not involved in Sandy!!!
Take care and have a good time!
love and hugs,
Claudia
I hope that you are well and Sandy don't affected you . Your lace is wonderful !
ReplyDeleteI love all of them! I admire your talent !
Have a nice day !
Olympia
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteschlicht und fein.
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful....all the time and love you put into this amazing and thoughtful bridal gift for your dear Erika. Such a treasure and keepsake. Your handwork I admire so much...
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
My friend ... this is truly a treasure. Watching my grandmother and mother over the years - I know this takes much patience, long hours ~ but the final product is one that will be treasured for generations to come. Blessings to you both and I hope the storm in no where near you and any of your loved ones. Hugs C. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteWat heb je veel prachtige zakdoeken gemaakt. Allemaal zo fijntjes. Ook weer hele mooie foto's. Fijne dag, lieve groet
ReplyDeletethis is a precious gift!!!!!! congratulations Lory
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletetruly fine handmade,I can see..the details done masterpiece.
I love lace cotton or linen, they are so pretty
hoping that you and Pieter no storm harm your area.
love to you
What a beautiful lace and a fine job and roses are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Oh my goodness, such a beautiful handkerchief, so finely made. So very delicate and detailed. Exquisite!
ReplyDeleteCiao Mariette,
ReplyDeleteit's so nice to hear from you! We had summer till last week, but now Autumn came and it's quite cold! Hope you're getting well!
Your lace is faboulous!
A warm hug
Vale
Mariette, sei favolosa! un lavoro di una finezza e una precisione rare. Che dire? meraviglioso in assoluto. Adoro questi lavori.
ReplyDeleteUn bacio e buona settimana mia cara.